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MET joins forces with Celsius on its first newbuild LNG carrier

By LNG Prime Staff
MET joins forces with Celsius on its first newbuild LNG carrier
Celsius Geneva (Image: Celsius Shipping)

Switzerland-based energy trader MET Group has entered into a partnership with Denmark’s Celsius to build and jointly own one liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. MET said in a statement on Monday that it has reached a partnership agreement with Celsius to build its first LNG vessel, which is scheduled to be delivered in 2027. According…

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